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Forest clearance to BSF for infrastructure across Sir Creek estuaryThe Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary is one of its kind wetland which hosts over 15 threatened species and rare flowering plants. It is also consi...17 Nov, 2022, 10.36 PM IST- Indian Coast Guard engage aircraft in 'Operation Oliva'In joint coordination with the state forest department, the turtle conservation programme is in full swing to keep watch and vigil on illeg...13 Dec, 2020, 12.16 PM IST
- NAREDCO seeks relief from Maharashtra govt for projects around Flamingo SanctuaryThe state government is yet to share the proposal with the central government for the final notification, for Thane creek flamingo sanctuar...29 Jun, 2020, 05.16 PM IST
- Coast Guard launches 'Operation Oliva' to intercept unlawful trawling along Odisha coastThe Coast Guard had pressed into service an improvised ship, besides a dronier aircraft to keep a tab on illegal fishing in the Gahirmatha ...13 Jul, 2018, 05.42 PM IST
- Fishing ban to save Olive Ridley sea turtlesWith the mass nesting of Olive Ridley sea turtles' fast approaching, a 7-month ban on fishing activity was clamped on from Tuesday along th...01 Nov, 2016, 02.25 PM IST
- Yet again, Barack Obama has a fish named after himLast week, Obama established the largest protected marine sanctuary in the world.03 Sep, 2016, 11.05 AM IST
- 20 arrested for illegal fishing in Gahirmatha marine sanctuaryStepping up their drive to protect turtles' mass nesting, the forest personnel today took into custody 20 fishermen in a mid-sea intercepti...09 Feb, 2015, 08.44 PM IST
- Gujarat wants Khijadia as a Ramsar siteAfter Nalsarovar, the state forest department wants Khijadia bird sanctuary in Jamnagar district as a Ramsar site.03 Feb, 2015, 04.52 PM IST
- First images of historic San Francisco shipwreck releasedThe immigrant steamship had capsized over 100 years ago in San Francisco, killing 128 people, mostly immigrants from China and Japan.14 Dec, 2014, 04.10 PM IST
- Nine fishermen held for illegal fishingSea patrolling has been stepped up within Gahirmatha marine sanctuary water territory in view of the annual mass nesting season of endanger...26 Nov, 2014, 06.41 PM IST
- Coast Guard launches 'Operation Oliver' to save rare turtlesAs part of its annual mission to ensure the safe mid-sea sojourn of breeding Olive Ridley sea turtles in Gahirmatha marine sanctuary area o...25 Nov, 2013, 03.14 PM IST
- Coast Guard launches 'Operation Oliver' to save rare turtlesThe CG patrol in turtle congregation sites would remain in force till the marine turtles finish laying eggs on nesting beaches25 Nov, 2013, 12.26 PM IST
- Fishing ban from Nov 1 at Gahirmatha marine sanctuaryThe annual fishing ban comes into effect at Gahirmatha marine sanctuary and Rushikulya beach from Friday.30 Oct, 2013, 03.26 AM IST
- Andamans, Lakshadweep ‘spots of hope’ in bid to save oceans: IUCNAndaman and Nicobar and Lakshwadeep Islands have been named as the new “hope spots” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (...28 Oct, 2013, 02.26 AM IST
- Sea turns rough ahead of cyclone Phailin landfallParadip Marine Fisheries Officer Ranjit Keshari Dash said there were no reports of any fishing vessel stranded in the deep sea.11 Oct, 2013, 10.35 PM IST
- Olive Ridley turtles arrive at Gahirmatha sanctuaryFemale Olive Ridley turtles have arrived to lay eggs at the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Kendrapara district in Orissa, as they do every ...27 Feb, 2010, 11.38 AM IST
- Orissa bans fishing for seven months to protect rare Olive Ridely turtlesOrissa govt has imposed seven-month-long ban on fishing activity along the entire 20 km stretch of Dhamra-Barunei mouth within Gahirmatha m...02 Nov, 2009, 10.16 PM IST
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